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Vision Health for a lifetime

Kemin provides naturally-sourced carotenoids that are clinically shown to support eye health throughout life. Lutein and zeaxanthin protect the eyes from harmful overexposure to blue light from digital device use.

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Vision Solutions

Lutein and zeaxanthin are powerful antioxidants found together in foods like corn, eggs, spinach, kale and bell peppers. Eye health experts recommend Americans get 10 mg lutein and 2 mg zeaxanthin in their diet to support eye health, but unfortunately, most Americans only get 1-2 mg of each.1

To help close the nutrient gap, Kemin developed FloraGLO Lutein and ZeaONE Zeaxanthin, natural carotenoids sourced from marigold flowers that are clinically studied to protect eye health. Click below to view each product.

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Global projections estimate 196 million people will have AMD by 2020

As a critical part of many everyday tasks, it's hard to imagine life without clear vision. But eye conditions like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts can cause vision loss, even in eyes with 20/20 vision.

Global projections estimate 196 million people will have AMD by 2020, which is why it's important to start protecting your vision now.

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Certain carotenoids are clinically studied to protect eye health

Research shows two key nutrients, lutein and zeaxanthin, can help protect the eyes from age-related eye disease and blue light damage.2

Dietary intake of these carotenoids can protect the eye's photoreceptors from oxidative damage and support macular pigment. Changes in the diet and supplementation can support eye health for a lifetime.

Vision Testing: Your MPOD

Know your MPOD Score

To know if your diet could benefit from additional lutein and zeaxanthin, a test is available at some health care facilities. The test, called a Macular Pigment Optical Density (MPOD) test, measures the level of lutein and zeaxanthin in the eye with a non-invasive machine. A high MPOD score likely means you have healthy eyes, can see a strong contrast between objects and can recover quickly from the blinding light of a passing car's headlights. A low MPOD score may mean you are at risk for eye damage or age-related eye disease.3

If your MPOD level is below recommendations, your eye care professional can give you advice about increasing your level through diet and supplementation.

To learn your MPOD number, find an eye care professional near you.

Could You Benefit from Lutein and Zeaxanthin Supplementation?

In general, eye care professionals recommend aiming for an MPOD level of 0.5 or above for an adequate level of macular pigment density to block at least some blue light.4

If your MPOD level is below the recommendations, you can increase it by making sure you're getting enough lutein-rich foods in your diet.5 If you aren't able to get enough nutrients from your diet, supplement sources are a good option for many people.